Welcome scholarship seekers

If you’re looking for scholarships, you’ve definitely come to the right place! Whether you’re a graduating high school senior, a student enrolled at a community college, a student transferring to or currently attending a four-year university, or a student considering a trade and vocational school, we’ve got a scholarship just for you! And if you’re an adult who’s thinking about going back to school, we can help you, too! Already graduated? We’ve even got a couple of scholarships for graduate school. The San Diego Foundation has scholarships to help get you on track and help you stay on track.

DISCLAIMER: The San Diego Foundation doesn’t guarantee that you’ll receive a scholarship or find the right scholarship in our database. Therefore, it’s your responsibility to carefully read the criteria for each scholarship and determine if you qualify. Applicants must be legal residents of San Diego County. Residency is required for one year beginning January 1, 2008 and is defined as the city and state where the applicant’s or parents’ taxes are filed. Active military personnel and their dependents are the exception.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for, be sure to review the list of scholarships offered by The San Diego Foundation with separate application materials and deadlines as well as the list of outside scholarships and financial aid websites.

All of the scholarships listed below utilize The San Diego Foundation’s Common Scholarship Application. This application is in writable PDF form and can be obtained directly from our website. You can also print a copy of the application and complete by hand, if you prefer. Don’t have access to a computer? Give us a call at (619) 814-1343 and we’ll tell you how you can have a copy mailed to you.

2009-2010 Common Scholarship Guidelines and Application:

** Although we have provided the breakdown of scholarships based upon current academic status and interest area, it is your responsibility to review the criteria for each scholarship and determine your eligibility. PLEASE CLICK EACH SCHOLARSHIP TO REVIEW ITS BACKGROUND AND CRITERIA **

Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors
Scholarships for Students Already Attending College or Going Back to School
Scholarships for Teaching Certificates
Scholarship for Students Attending Graduate School
Scholarships for Students Attending Trade/Vocational School
Scholarship by Interest Area:
Ethnic Based l Foster Youth Based l Geographic Based l Major Based

Scholarships for Graduating High School Seniors

AeA Scholarship
After-the-Fires
Albert W. and Mildred Hubbard
Arreola/CBSPM Scholarship
Ballard Family Foundation
Barta-Lehman Musical
BIOCOM, in memory of James McGraw
Breslauer Family Scholarship
California Association of Family and Consumer Sciences – San Diego Chapter
Community College Access
Crawford Scholarship
Daddy Longlegs
Davis Family
Dokmo Family Scholarship
Drinkwater Family
Frank H. Ault
Frederick George James Memorial
Goodrich/SoCaldp RBHS Scholarship
Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires
Harvey L. Simmons Memorial
Herman H. Derksen
Joseph C. Larson Entrepreneurial
Kawano Family
Ken Lee Memorial Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of Escondido
Kiwanis Club of Escondido Community College and Trade/Vocational Scholarship
Lehman Family Scholarship
Lemon Grove Educational Foundation
Leon Williams
Leslie Jane Hahn Memorial
Madison and Edith Cooper
Malini E. Sathyadev Memorial
Mark and Karla Stuart Family Scholarship
MKC Scholarship
Napoleon A. Jones, III Memorial
Patrick Ledden Honorary Scholarship
Pearman Family
Pollard-Bailey
Port with No Borders
Qualcomm San Diego Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Rancho Bernardo/Smith
Randy Williams
Raymond A. Tice I
Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Community Service Scholarship
Ruth E. Jenkins
San Diego Pathways to College
San Pasqual Academy
Steve Petix Journalism Scholarship
Stuart L. Noderer Memorial Scholarship
The Bolles Arts Foundation
The Cheerful Giver
The Energy of Achievement SDG&E Scholarship
The Remington Club Scholarship
The San Diego Foundation Community I
The San Diego Foundation Community II
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Arts and Humanities
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Engineering, Mathematics and Science
USA Freestyle Martial Arts
Vincent Trotter Health Care

Scholarships for Students Already Attending College or Going Back to School

After-the-Fires
Albert W. & Mildred Hubbard
Ballard Family Foundation
Barta-Lehman Musical
California Association of Family and Consumer Sciences – San Diego Chapter
Crawford Scholarship
Daddy Longlegs Scholarship
Doris Hendren Memorial
Dorothy M. Bolyard Memorial
Frank H. Ault
Grandison M. Phelps, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires
Helm Family
Herman H. Derksen
Jean Wright-Elson
Joseph C. Larson Entrepreneurial
Judith Keller Marx Krumholz
Julie Allen World Classroom
Kawano Family
Lemon Grove Educational Foundation
Louise A. Broderick San Diego County
Madison and Edith Cooper
Mission Bay Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
MKC Scholarship
Port with No Borders
Qualcomm San Diego Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Raymond A. Tice II
Reuben H. Fleet Memorial
Ruth DeMoss
San Diego City College Study Abroad
San Diego National Bank
San Diego Regional Aviation Association
Step Up
The Remington Club
The San Diego Foundation Community College Transfer Scholarship for Math and Science
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Arts and Humanities
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Engineering, Mathematics and Science
USA Freestyle Martial Arts
Vincent Trotter Health Care
Weissbuch Family
Willam and Lucille Ash

Scholarships for Teaching Certificates

Step-Up Scholarship

Scholarships for Students Attending Graduate School

Barta-Lehman Musical
California Association of Family and Consumer Sciences – San Diego Chapter
Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship
Mission Bay Hospital Auxiliary

Scholarships for Students Attending Trade/Vocational School

After-the-Fires
Arreola/CBSPM
Ballard Family Foundation
California Association of Family and Consumer Sciences – San Diego Chapter
Daddy Longlegs
Herman H. Derksen
Kiwanis Club of Escondido Community College and Trade/Vocational
Lemon Grove Educational Foundation
Louise A. Broderick San Diego County
Madison and Edith Cooper
Randy Williams
Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Community Service Scholarship
San Diego National Bank
San Pasqual Academy Scholarship
The Remington Club
The San Diego Foundation Community I
USA Freestyle Martial Arts
Vincent Trotter Health Care
William & Lucille Ash

Scholarships by Interst Area

Ethic Based

African-American
Grandison M. Phelps, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Leon Williams Scholarship
Pearman Family Scholarship
Ruth DeMoss Scholarship
Ruth E. Jenkins Scholarship
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Arts and Humanities
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Engineering, Mathematics and Science

Hispanic-American
Davis Family Scholarship
Ruth DeMoss Scholarship

Native-American
Ruth DeMoss Scholarship

Foster Youth Based

Albert W. and Mildred Hubbard Scholarship
Daddy Longlegs Scholarship
Madison and Edith Cooper Scholarship
San Pasqual Academy Scholarship
William and Lucille Ash Scholarship

Geographic Based

Central San Diego
Breslauer Family Scholarship
Crawford Scholarship
Lehman Family Scholarship
Lemon Grove Education Foundation Scholarship
Mark and Karla Stuart Family Scholarship
MKC Scholarship
Napoleon A. Jones, III Memorial Scholarship
Patrick Ledden Honorary Scholarship
Stuart L. Noderer Memorial Scholarship

East County
Steve Petix Journalism Scholarship

North County - Inland
Albert W. and Mildred Hubbard Scholarship
Dokmo Family Scholarship
Goodrich/SoCaldp RBHS Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of Escondido Scholarship
Kiwanis Club of Escondido Community College and Trade/Vocational Scholarship
Rancho Bernardo/Smith Scholarship
Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Community Service Scholarship
San Pasqual Academy Scholarship
The Remington Club Scholarship

South Bay
Arreola/CBSPM Scholarship
Frederick George James Memorial Scholarship
Ken Lee Memorial Scholarship
The Bolles Arts Foundation Scholarship

Major Based

Accounting/Business
Frank H. Ault Scholarship
Joseph C. Larson Entrepreneurial Scholarship
Julie Allen World Classroom Scholarship

Art
Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship
The Bolles Arts Foundation Scholarship
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Arts and Humanities

Aviation
San Diego Regional Aviation Association Scholarship

Consumer Science
California Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (CAFCS) - San Diego Chapter

Education/Liberal Arts
Doris Hendren Memorial Scholarship
Julie Allen World Classroom Scholarship
Lemon Grove Education Foundation Scholarship
Step Up Scholarship
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Arts and Humanities

Environmental Studies
Goodrich/SoCaldp RBHS Scholarship

Health Care
Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship
Leon Williams Scholarship
Mission Bay Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship
Vincent Trotter Health Care Scholarship

Journalism
Steve Petix Journalism Scholarship

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
AeA Scholarship
BIOCOM Scholarship
Helm Family Scholarship
Qualcomm San Diego Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship
Reuben H. Fleet Memorial Scholarship
Stuart L. Noderer Memorial Scholarship
The San Diego Foundation Community College Transfer Scholarship for Math & Science
UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Engineering, Mathematics and Science

Study Abroad
Julie Allen World Classroom Scholarship
San Diego City College Study Abroad Scholarship

AeA SCHOLARSHIP

Grooming and retaining local engineering talent is the goal of the AeA (formerly known as the American Electronics Association) Scholarship, which was established by the AeA San Diego Council. Each year, the AeA awards scholarships to students graduating from high schools in the county who will be attending four-year engineering programs within Southern California. Since the fund was established in 1990, the AeA has awarded 22 scholarships, ranging between $500 and $1,500.

The AeA Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors from a San Diego County public high school who plan to attend to attend an accredited four-year university in Southern California
• Have a minimum 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Are majoring in math, science, engineering, or computers (non-medical field only) This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the AeA Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Unofficial copy of SAT score results

AFTER-THE-FIRES SCHOLARSHIP
The After-the-Fires Scholarship was created to provide financial assistance to residents who were affected by the 2007 wildfires in San Diego County.

The After-the-Fires Scholarship is open to::

• Average # of awards: to be determined
• Average amount of award: $500 - $2,500

Checklist for the After-the-Fires Scholarship:

• Graduating high school seniors, current college students, current trade/vocational school students, and adult re-entry students who lost their homes and/or source of income in the 2007 wildfires.
• Plan to attend or are currently attending an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States.
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years provided recipients continue to meet the terms of the scholarship and maintain a positive academic (minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and citizenship record.  This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees. 

Checklist for the After-the-Fires Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Formal documentation or a letter on official letterhead from FEMA, your insurance company, or high school guidance counselor/ principal indicating the loss of your home in 2007 wildfires and/or a letter from your employer indicating loss of income.

ALBERT W. & MILDRED HUBBARD SCHOLARSHIP
Al Hubbard spent most of his formative years in foster homes in the early part of the 20th Century, experiencing many of the problems associated with that environment. The result of those problems left him with few options, the best being to join the Navy. In the Navy, Al found a home and a life he loved. As a result of a permanent disability sustained on active duty, Al received a medical discharge from the Navy.

In 1939, Al arrived in Escondido with Mildred, his bride, and began working at a menial job. Over a period of time, through hard work, Al was able to acquire various businesses in Escondido. Good fortune shined upon the Hubbard's and they accumulated a significant estate.

While Al never complained about the loss of his Naval career or the disability he sustained, he did have regrets that he had not gotten an education. His attitude was "I made my money in Escondido and want to leave it in Escondido." It was his decision to leave the major portion of his estate to provide college scholarships for the youth of Escondido and Valley Center who "could not go to college without my help."

The Albert W. and Mildred Hubbard Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors attending high school in Escondido or Valley Center, residents of Escondido or Valley Center already attending college, or students currently attending the San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, CA who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Be residents of Escondido, CA or Valley Center, CA
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains a positive academic standard (minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and good citizenship record and has a financial need. Award amounts will be evaluated and determined annually. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Albert W. & Mildred Hubbard Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

ARREOLA/CBSPM SCHOLARSHIP
The Honorable Rafael Arreola has a long history of assisting others and of making an effort to improve the communities in which he lives. Born and raised by his mother and grandmother in a small village in Mexico, he was brought to live in the barrio on the east side of Riverside, CA at age 13. During his teen years in the barrio, Judge Arreola organized groups to clean up yards, paint and repair dilapidated houses, and make other improvements to the neighborhood. He saw firsthand the need for assistance. Now, as a community service, he develops and manages low-income housing projects for seniors, the disabled, and the homeless.

After high school, Judge Arreola received two scholarships that inspired him to go to college and become an engineer. He first worked as an engineering aide, then a land surveyor, then assistant civil engineer.  Eventually, he became an attorney, and finally, a judge. Today he is retired and serves as an assigned Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego.

The Arreola/CBSPM Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors from Sweetwater Union High School District who plan to attend an accredited four-year university, two-year college, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a strong commitment to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular/church activities, or work/volunteer experience

Preference will be given to students who are ambitious, have shown success and potential in the courses related to their chosen career, and have persevered in spite of their obstacles.

This scholarship may be renewable provided the recipient maintains a positive academic (minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and citizenship record while in school. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Arreola/CBSPM Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

BALLARD FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Linda and David Ballard have been blessed to come from families who not only valued education but also gave them the emotional and financial support to succeed in the areas of public relations and medicine. Being obedient to the biblical command: “freely you have received, therefore, freely give,” the Ballard’s goal is to be a channel of blessings in the lives of students who lack the support of a traditional family. This scholarship provides financial assistance for students aged 17-25 who have been in foster care and are pursuing a higher education. Special consideration will be given to African-American students.

The Ballard Family Foundation Scholarship is open to:

• Students between the ages of 17-25 who are or have been in foster care who plan to attend or are attending an accredited four-year university, two-year college, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 high school GPA on a 4.0 or a 2.75 college GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, supplies, and room & board.

Checklist for the Ballard Family Foundation Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter of recommendation must come from the applicant’s social worker indicating the applicant is or has been in foster care.

BARTA-LEHMAN MUSICAL SCHOLARSHIP
In 1991, Inge Lehman started the Lehman Family Scholarship to help college-bound San Diegans. She and her husband, Dr. Chet Barta, were so pleased with the results that together they established the Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship to help students interested in music education to further develop their talents. Sadly, Dr. Barta passed away in December 2006.

Dr. Barta had and Mrs. Lehman has strong ties to music. Dr. Barta’s brother, an accomplished pianist, had a successful career in teaching piano at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Barta, a physician by training, grew up in a family where both parents played the violin, and Ms. Lehman’s son, Andrew, played with the Youth Symphony.

The Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors, or current undergraduate or graduate college students who are serious and talented musicians planning to pursue a career in music and/or play professionally (string instruments preferred) and plan to attend an accredited four-year university or music academy in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Barta-Lehman Musical Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: (1) One letter of recommendation on letterhead must come from your music teacher indicating your level of talent and seriousness about pursuing music as a career. (2) A CD or video of your music. Materials will not be returned.

BIOCOM SCHOLARSHIP, IN MEMORY OF JAMES McGRAW
BIOCOM is the regional trade association for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and bioagriculture companies in the greater San Diego region. BIOCOM is actively engaged in ensuring that the life sciences industry remains a strong and growing part of the region's economy.

Established upon the death of BIOCOM co-founder, architect James McGraw, the BIOCOM Scholarship recognizes and supports those students demonstrating academic excellence and a desire to pursue research in a broad range of life sciences related technologies.

The BIOCOM Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors with a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Demonstrate a likelihood of achieving academic success with primary emphasis in biology, chemistry, physical and computational biosciences or biomedical engineering
• Have a commitment to serving the San Diego life sciences community and exhibit the traits modeled by BIOCOM co-founder, James McGraw (leadership, passion for life sciences, integrity, and community service)
• Have a career goal of working in the biomedical, biotech, and bioscience fields and DO NOT intend to practice medicine
• Preference may be given to students who demonstrate financial need

Applicants may not be related to any member of The San Diego Foundation Staff, the BIOCOM Board of Directors, or the BIOCOM Scholarship Taskforce. The BIOCOM Scholarship may be renewable for four years provided the recipient maintains a positive academic (minimum 3.20 GPA) and citizenship record. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the BIOCOM Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

BRESLAUER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Martin Breslauer, who established this scholarship, worked in city management with the City of San Diego for 30 years. He is one of six children whose parents never attended college but emphasized the importance of education. As a result, all but one of the children attended college, and some earned advanced degrees. It was therefore natural when the Breslauer Family Scholarship was established that it would focus on providing college scholarships for students who did not have the advantages Mr. Breslauer's parents provided their children.

The San Diego Foundation was recommended to Mr. Breslauer when he was having his will prepared. "The selection of The Foundation has been very gratifying to me," he says. "Although the fund may be smaller than many, it shows that individuals with fewer resources can still do some good for the community. The Foundation is a wonderful way to contribute since such a high proportion goes to the charity you select." San Diego High School was selected as the focus for the scholarship. "It is my hope that recipients will come back after their education and contribute to the community," he says.

The Breslauer Family Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors from San Diego High School (in downtown San Diego only), who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Breslauer Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES (CAFCS)
– SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS
The CAFCS– San Diego Chapter Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors, current college students, or graduate students majoring in Food Sciences; Dietetics; Nutrition; Food Services; Hospitality; Human, Child and Family Development; Apparel, Fashion and Textile Services; Housing and Interiors; Consumer Economic; Management and Resources; or Family and Consumer Science Education who plan to or are currently attending an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States (undergraduate recipients must be enrolled full-time (12 units per semester or 9 per quarter); graduate students may be enrolled full-time or part-time with awards allocated appropriately based upon enrollment units
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the CAFCS- San Diego Chapter Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One of your letters of recommendation must come from an instructor or professional on official letterhead indicating your interest in pursuing a career in one of the following fields: Food Sciences; Dietetics; Nutrition; Food Services; Hospitality; Human, Child and Family Development; Apparel, Fashion and Textile Services; Housing and Interiors; Consumer Economics, Management and Resources; or Family and Consumer Science Education.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACCESS SCHOLARSHIP

The Community College Access Scholarship was established in 2008 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to local students who will attend a two-year community college in the state of California.

The Community College Access Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who will attend a two-year community college in the state of California
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be actively involved in extra-curricular activities, community service, religious activities, work experience, or athletics.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Community College Access Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of the Crawford Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to graduating seniors from the four campuses that comprise Crawford Educational Complex, formerly known as Crawford High School.

The Crawford Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors of Crawford Educational Complex who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Previous Crawford Scholarship recipients who had to forfeit their scholarship who are attending an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Are engaged in their community through their involvement in extra-curricular, church, volunteer activities or work experience

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Crawford Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

DADDY LONGLEGS SCHOLARSHIP
The San Diego couple who established the Daddy Longlegs Scholarship was inspired by the children’s book Daddy Longlegs by Jean Webster. The books tells the story of a young woman living in an orphanage who is sent to college by an anonymous benefactor, whose long arms and legs she can only see in silhouette. In this couple’s words, “we have enjoyed the beauty and goodness of San Diego for many years and now seek to return some of the benefits of our careers to our community. We established this scholarship to provide direct and significant opportunities and help to those for whom life has not been so kind.” The purpose of the Daddy Longlegs Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to young adults who are or have been through the foster care system. The goal of the fund is to offer them some of the support they would have received from a traditional family.

The Daddy Longlegs Scholarship is open to:

• Young adults in San Diego County (to age 25) who are or have been in foster care and plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Daddy Longlegs Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter of recommendation (on official letterhead) must be from your social worker indicating you are currently or have been in the foster care system

DAVIS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Joan M. Davis was a volunteer tutor who taught English to adults from Central and South America who relocated in the San Diego area. Her interest in the future lives of the children of the adults she worked with led her and her family to establish the Davis Family Scholarship to encourage Latino students to continue with their education after graduation from San Diego County high schools.

The Davis Family Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating Latino high school seniors from a San Diego County public school who plan to attend an accredited four-year public university in the state of California
• Have an unweighted GPA of 3.00 to 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Special consideration will be given to applicants who are committed to their communities through their involvement in community service, extra-curricular activities and/or work experience

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Davis Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

DOKMO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Long-time Rancho Bernardo residents and philanthropists Harold and Penny Dokmo established this scholarship in 2004 to assist students from the Rancho Bernardo community. This scholarship is intended for those students who would not be able to attend a college or university without it. 

The Dokmo Family Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors attending a high school in the Poway Unified School District who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in San Diego County
• Have an unweighted GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Are actively involved in serving their community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community and church service, or work experience

This scholarship may be renewable and can be used for tuition, books and fees

Checklist for the Dokmo Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

DORIS HENDREN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

The Doris Hendren Memorial Scholarship was established through the generous estate of Doris Hendren for the purpose of providing scholarships to students.

The Doris Hendren Memorial Scholarship is open:

• Students already attending an accredited two-year college or four-year university in San Diego County
• Are pursuing a degree in a field of liberal arts
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a commitment to serving their community
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Doris Hendren Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

DOROTHY M. BOLYARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Dorothy M. Bolyard Memorial Scholarship was established in 1994 through the generous estate of Dorothy M. Bolyard for the purpose of providing financial assistance to local students.

The Dorothy M. Bolyard Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• Residents (age 25 years and older) pursuing a degree at an accredited two-year college or four-year university in San Diego County
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a record of involvement in their community as demonstrated by their extra-curricular activities, community or church service, or work experience.
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Dorothy M. Bolyard Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

DRINKWATER FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The Drinkwater Family Scholarship was established to support students who have demonstrated the character and desire to further their education in a field of their choice and are in need of financial assistance.

The Drinkwater Family Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who will be the first in their family to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Are actively involved in serving their community as shown by their participation in extra-curricular, church activities, or community service

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Drinkwater Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter of recommendation must come from the applicant’s high school guidance counselor clearly indicating the applicant is the first person in his or her family to attend college

FRANK H. AULT SCHOLARSHIP
Frank Ault’s 37-year career started at San Diego Gas & Electric in 1969.  His career was spent in accounting and auditing, his last 20 years as Senior Vice President & Controller for SDG&E and Sempra Energy, which was created in 1998, as the parent company when SDG&E and Southern California Gas Co. merged.      

The scholarship was established by Frank, his co-workers and Sempra Energy in 2005 to support college students majoring in accounting and finance.  He believes that talented professionals are needed to manage and lead the businesses of tomorrow.

His philosophy is that success comes from hard work and working through others.  One must : 1) be willing to make decisions when all facts are not known, thinking through all possible outcomes before acting; 2)  understand the viewpoint of others to achieve a win-win situation that benefits everybody: 3)  be objective and honest; and 4) act with integrity.  As a leader, your primary responsibility is to provide guidance and remove roadblocks so others can get their job done.   Let the spotlight shine on others because the light will reflect well on you.

Frank is passionate about volunteering and making our community a better place to live, work and play.  “I believe in putting back into the community and assisting others," says Frank.  He began his community service in 1961 as a volunteer firefighter in Palm Desert, CA.  He served on the Board of Directors of The San Diego Foundation from 1986-2003, including a two-year term as Board Chairman and two-year term as chairman of The Foundation’s Community Scholarship Program . In addition, after 47 years he continues to serve as a volunteer firefighter and chairs the San Diego Fire Foundation which raises funds for the 27 fire departments in San Diego County that have volunteer firefighters.

The Frank H. Ault Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors and transferring community college students planning to major in accounting or finance at an accredited four-year university and to current college students in their sophomore, junior or senior year who have declared a major in finance or accounting
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have participated in extra-curricular or community service activities (preference will be given to students who are active members of or have taken leadership in their school’s accounting society)
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Frank H. Ault Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

FREDERICK GEORGE JAMES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Knowing her husband touched many lives during his long business and civic career, Ruth James created a memorial fund when her husband passed away in 1984.

Frederick George James had operated his family’s nursery business in National City and taught classes on flowers, gardening, and landscaping throughout the South Bay and San Diego. Long active in civic affairs, he was representing National City on the Port Commission of San Diego at the time of his death. Additionally, Mr. James had served as president of National City Kiwanis, state director on the State Board of California Nursery Association, and president of the San Diego Nursery Association, among other civic activities.

The Frederick George James Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• Students graduating from Sweetwater Union High School District who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a commitment to serving their community through their involvement in community service, church or extra-curricular activities
• Preference may be given to students graduating from the Sweetwater Union High School

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Frederick George James Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

GOODRICH/SOCalDP RBHS SCHOLARSHIP
The Goodrich/SoCaldp RBHS Scholarship was established by John Goodrich to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from Rancho Bernardo High School who will pursue a degree in environmental studies.

The Goodrich/SoCaldp RBHS Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors from Rancho Bernardo High School who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Will pursue a degree in environmental studies

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, room & board.

Checklist for the Goodrich/SoCaldp RBHS Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

GRANDISON M. PHELPS, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
When Susan Phelps was studying to be a C.P.A., her husband, Grandison, kept pushing and pushing, convincing her that she could do it, and she did.

When her husband passed away in August 1997, Mrs. Phelps wanted to make sure other students got the push they needed to succeed. She established the Grandison M. Phelps, Jr. Memorial Scholarship in memory of her husband, an African-American Methodist minister. "He always encouraged people to have an education, pushing them to use education as a means of advancement," she says. "He was especially interested in giving disadvantaged, African-American youth the boost they needed."

The Grandison M. Phelps, Jr. Memorial Scholarship is open:

• African-American students who are currently attending an accredited four-year university in San Diego County, or African-American students who are transferring from an accredited two-year college to an accredited four-year university in San Diego County
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a commitment to making their community a better place as demonstrated by their involvement in church, community service or extra-curricular activities

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Grandison M. Phelps, Jr. Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

GWEN STEFANI AFTER-THE-FIRES SCHOLARSHIP
The Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires Scholarship was created through the generosity of entertainer Gwen Stefani to provide financial assistance to students who were affected by the 2007 wildfires in San Diego County.

The Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors and current college students who lost their homes and/or source of income in the 2007 wildfires who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be renewable for up to two years provided recipients continue to meet the terms of the scholarship and maintain a positive academic (minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and citizenship record. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees. 

Checklist for the Gwen Stefani After-the-Fires Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Formal documentation or a letter on official letterhead from FEMA, your insurance company, or high school/college guidance counselor/ principal indicating the loss of your home in 2007 wildfires and/or a letter from your or your parent’s employer(s) indicating loss of income.

HARVEY L. SIMMONS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Harvey Simmons was a wonderful husband and proud father who, at the age of 54, died of a heart attack while playing basketball with neighborhood teens.

Harvey had a passion for kids, sports, education and giving back to his community. As the General Manager of the United States Navy Baseball team, Harvey touched countless lives. He also served as the administrative services officer for the Navy's Family Advocacy Center in San Diego.

In his Rancho Bernardo community, he mentored foster children and spearheaded efforts to build a playground at his local church. He also served on the board of directors for his Homeowner’s Association and was committed to improving the community.

Mr. Simmons played football at Colorado State University, and was offered a contract from The Pittsburgh Steelers. However, joining the Navy during the Vietnam War was his chosen path. After his release from active duty, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Recreation Administration at San Diego State University. He coached football at Marian Catholic and Bonita Vista high schools from the late 1970s to the early 1990s. He later served as recreation director at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot and regional athletic director for Navy Region Southwest.

Mr. Simmons also served 16 years in the Navy Reserve and is survived by his wife, Wendy Urushima-Simmons and daughter, Reiko.

The Harvey L. Simmons Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a commitment to serving their community through their involvement in community service, church or extra-curricular activities 
• Have participated in high school sports for at least three years, two at the varsity level, and are intending to play at the college level

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Harvey L. Simmons Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter of recommendation on official letterhead must come from the applicant’s coach detailing the sport(s) played, level and years of participation, and achievements

HELM FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of the Helm Family Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students who are entering their junior or senior year at San Diego State University or the UC, San Diego.

The Helm Family Scholarship is open to:

• Students entering their junior or senior year at San Diego State University or the UC, San Diego
• Have declared a major in mathematics or a scientific field such as, but not limited to, biology, computer science, chemistry, technology, engineering, physics, etc.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Consideration will be given to students who are employed or have participated in extra-curricular activities or community service

This scholarship may be renewable for up to two consecutive years provided the student maintains a positive academic (minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and citizenship record at their school. Senior recipients may utilize the second year of their scholarship only if immediately entering graduate school upon their college graduation. This scholarship may be used for tuition, fees, books, and room & board.

Checklist for the Helm Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

HERMAN H. DERKSEN SCHOLARSHIP
The Herman H. Derksen Scholarship was established in 1989 for the purpose of providing scholarships to local students entering a trade.

The Herman H. Derksen Scholarship is open to:

• Residents who are pursuing a trade or vocation and will attend an accredited two-year college or licensed trade/vocational school in San Diego County.
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Special consideration is given to applicants who have a record of involvement in their community as demonstrated by their extra-curricular activities, community or church service, or work experience
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Herman H. Derksen Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Essay (maximum one page, typed, double spaced) detailing applicant’s reasons for, and interest in, pursuing a vocational education

JEAN WRIGHT-ELSON SCHOLARSHIP
Ms. E. Jean Wright-Elson gives to a great many charities throughout the year. She sees her scholarship fund, however, as her living legacy to the San Diego community and its children. "I have no children of my own," she explains, "but I've worked hard all my life, and this is a way of having my name attached to a fund that will provide education to deserving young people, a living legacy. A friend of mine brought The Foundation to my attention. I looked at the materials and talked with people who also had funds there, and I knew that my money would be used well."

The thrust for the Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship Fund is to give financial assistance to any young person who wants to go into nursing. "I am not limiting it to 'A' students," chuckles Ms. Wright-Elson, who says she was never an "A" student herself. "We are looking for a young person who is motivated and serious about education."

The Wright-Elson family came to San Diego from New England in 1941. She took her nursing training at Mercy College of Nursing before joining the Air Force and being stationed away from San Diego for 20 years. She returned over 20 years ago and has been involved in many volunteer activities here.

The Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship is open to:

• College students who have already completed two full academic years (60 semester units or 72 quarter units) pursuing a career in nursing or students pursuing their Masters degree or Ph.D. in nursing at a two-year college or four-year university the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Jean Wright-Elson Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: (1) One letter of recommendation on official letterhead must be from a health-related employer or volunteer supervisor; (2) Essay (maximum one page, typed, double-spaced) emphasizing applicant’s career goals in nursing.

JOSEPH C. LARSON ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Cardiff Software, Inc. established the Joseph C. Larson Entrepreneurial Scholarship fund in 1999 in memory of Mr. Larson, his wife Gail, and two of their children, Amy and Eric, who were killed in a tragic private plane accident. Mr. Larson was a founder and CEO of Cardiff Software, Inc. The fund exemplifies Mr. Larson's entrepreneurial spirit by assisting deserving entrepreneurs along their path to success.

A proven entrepreneur before founding Cardiff Software, one of the many stories he would often share with his employees was about "Larson Lawn Care." Few successful executives would attribute their start to a lawn care service from high school, but to Mr. Larson, being able to start a company while in high school - and provide several fellow students with jobs - shaped his path to larger success.

Mr. Larson graduated from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN, with a degree in Economics. In 1980, he founded Great Plains Computers that later became Great Plains Software (NASDAQ: GPSI), a highly successful microcomputer accounting software company which went public in 1997. Prior to founding Cardiff Software in 1990, Mr. Larson established Interactive Technologies Corporation, a multimedia authoring software company in San Diego and Assist Business Systems, a service company that was the predecessor to Cardiff Software.

The Joseph C. Larson Entrepreneurial Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited four-year university or students who have successfully completed at least one full academic year toward their undergraduate degree at a four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Applicants who can demonstrate their interest in entrepreneurial endeavors through the creation of their own business or consulting venue will be given special consideration
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Joseph C. Larson Entrepreneurial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Essay (maximum two pages, typed, double-spaced) explaining how you plan to use your education to further you entrepreneurial goals

JUDITH KELLER MARX KRUMHOLZ SCHOLARSHIP
The Judith Keller Marx Krumholz Scholarship was established through the generosity of Judith Keller Marx Krumholz, a professor at San Diego City College.

The Judith Keller Marx Krumholz Scholarship is open to:

• Students currently attending San Diego City College who have completed one full academic semester and will continue attending San Diego City College the 2009-2010 academic year
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Preference will be given to applicants who have taken either Fundamentals of Mathematics 032 or Personal Growth 127

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees.

Checklist for the Judith Keller Marx Krumholz Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

JULIE ALLEN WORLD CLASSROOM SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of the Julie Allen World Classroom Scholarship is to foster peace and understanding through student exchanges between diverse cultures by providing financial assistance to undergraduate students who are enrolled at the University of San Diego, UC San Diego, or San Diego State University.

The Julie Allen World Classroom Scholarship is open to:

• Undergraduate students already enrolled at the University of San Diego, UC San Diego, or San Diego State University
• Are planning to study abroad for a minimum of one semester in a Second or Third World Country whose culture, language and customs are different than their own (p reference is given to students who are interested in studying in fields such as, but not limited to, international relations, business, economics, social development, humanitarian and civil rights, foreign languages, or other similar fields)
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need

Scholarships are also offered to foreign students who have come to one of the above named universities from developing nations in Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Julie Allen World Classroom Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Essay (maximum one page, typed, double-spaced) addressing applicant’s reason(s) for studying abroad, or coming to San Diego to pursue an education from the student’s native country

KAWANO FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Nancy Kawano developed Rheumatoid Arthritis when she was 12 years old. Despite the difficulties of living with this disease, she attended college, worked as a paralegal, and went on to law school, ultimately becoming an employment law attorney. Nancy's brother, Jay, created this scholarship fund to assist other individuals affected by arthritis realize their educational and career goals.

The Kawano Family Scholarship is open to:

• Students from San Diego County who have arthritis or have an immediate family member affected by arthritis (which impacts the applicant on a daily basis) who plan to attend or are attending an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Kawano Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Essay (maximum two pages, typed, double-spaced) clearly addressing who has arthritis and how your life has been affected by it

KEN LEE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
During the summer of 1998, the City of Chula Vista lost one of its most beloved employees. Ken Lee was the Assistant Director of Planning and was employed by the City of Chula Vista for 38 years. His vision and contributions to the Chula Vista community will never be forgotten. In 2001, the City of Chula Vista established the Ken Lee Memorial Scholarship to provide financial assistance to students residing in Chula Vista and graduating from Chula Vista high schools.

The Ken Lee Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors who are residents of Chula Vista, CA and are attending a public or private Chula Vista high school planning to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated commitment to the Chula Vista community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, sports, or work experience

A minimum of one scholarship will be awarded to each high school in Chula Vista that submits at least three applications. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Ken Lee Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One form verifying residency in Chula Vista for the period of 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 must be submitted (forms must either be phone/utility bills or property tax information)

KIWANIS CLUB OF ESCONDIDO SCHOLARSHIP
The Kiwanis Club of Escondido established their fund in 2004 to provide scholarships to Key Club members. With mentoring from local Kiwanis Clubs, Key Club members develop leadership skills, and learn to provide service to the community. The Kiwanis Club of Escondido has 65 members and has a foundation that was created to provide scholarships to local high school seniors.

The Kiwanis Club of Escondido Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors in the Escondido High School District who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Be an active member of a Key Club (sponsored by an Escondido Kiwanis Club)
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be actively involved in serving their community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, sports, or work experience

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years provided the recipient maintains a positive academic (minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and citizenship record while in college. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Kiwanis Club of Escondido Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter of recommendation must come from the applicant’s Key Club Advisor indicating the student’s degree of involvement

KIWANIS CLUB OF ESCONDIDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AND TRADE/VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Kiwanis Club of Escondido established their fund to provide scholarships to Key Club members. With mentoring from local Kiwanis Clubs, Key Club members develop leadership skills, and learn to provide service to the community. The Kiwanis Club of Escondido has 65 members and has a foundation that was created to provide scholarships to local high school seniors.

The Kiwanis Club of Escondido Community College and Trade/Vocational Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors in the Escondido High School District who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Be an active member of a Key Club (sponsored by an Escondido Kiwanis Club)
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be actively involved in serving their community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, sports, or work experience

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four consecutive years for students beginning at the community college level (two years at a community college and two years at a four-year university). This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Kiwanis Club of Escondido Community College and Trade/Vocational Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter of recommendation must come from the applicant’s Key Club Advisor indicating the student’s degree of involvement

LEHMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Created by Inge Lehman in 1991, this scholarship is intended for graduating high school seniors who are heading into four-year colleges and universities in the United States. Many past recipients happen to be foreign-born children of immigrant parents. Since Mrs. Lehman is originally from Germany, she identifies with these young students who learn to master their studies in a new country.

Mrs. Lehman lost her only son, Andrew, 20 years ago, when he was a 23-year old student. Her husband, Peter, passed away the following year. This scholarship is in memory of both men. "I like to do things at the local level because I can see it work. I can see the opportunities in front of these bright young people, and I want to help them seize those opportunities," says Mrs. Lehman.

The Lehman Family Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors from Lincoln, Morse, or San Diego (in downtown San Diego only) high schools who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a commitment to their community as demonstrated in their involvement in extra-curricular activities, work or volunteer experience, or church activities

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Lehman Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

LEMON GROVE EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Lemon Grove Education Foundation established the Lemon Grove Scholarship Fund to provide scholarships to residents within the boundaries of the Lemon Grove School District.

The Lemon Grove Education Foundation Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors or adults (ages 18 or over) who reside within the boundaries of the Lemon Grove School District who plan to attend an accredited four-year public university, two-year college, licensed trade/vocational school, or regional occupational program in San Diego County
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

Checklist for the Lemon Grove Education Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One form verifying residency within the boundaries of the Lemon Grove School District for each period of 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 (i.e. phone/utility bills, property tax forms, etc.)

LEON WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP

The Leon Williams Scholarship Fund was established with assets of the Leon Williams Community Foundation and significant funding from the California Endowment. Named in honor of Leon Williams, the first African-American elected to the San Diego City Council and the San Diego County Board of Supervisors, the scholarship supports African-American students from San Diego County who are pursuing an academic program leading to a career in healthcare.

During his public career, Leon Williams championed health and social issues. He fought for the creation of the County’s Human Relations Commission and a hate-crimes registry. He lobbied for funding for programs to help AIDS patients and low-income pregnant women. Finally, as an ardent anti-smoking advocate, Leon Williams pushed through an ordinance outlawing smoking in many public places.

The Leon Williams Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating African-American high school seniors from San Diego County who plan to pursue a career in health or the healthcare field and will attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a commitment to serving their community as demonstrated by their extra-curricular, work, church, or volunteer activities

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Leon Williams Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Essay (maximum two pages, typed, double-spaced) on “Improving the Health of our Underserved Community.”

LESLIE JANE HAHN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship honors the memory of Leslie Jane Hahn, an accomplished attorney, devoted wife, and caring daughter, sister and friend, who died at age 45 following a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Jane grew up in the Seattle area and attended Newport High School where she was an All-American swimmer. She won several state individual swimming championships and was at the top of the national rankings for high school 100 yd. freestyle. She also excelled in debate and in a variety of other extracurricular activities. She graduated from Newport High in 1979, having been awarded a scholarship to Harvard University. She was the first Newport student ever to attend that venerable institution.

At Harvard, she continued to excel in her academic studies, graduating cum laude with a B.A. in Government. At the same time, she was a star of the Harvard swim team, earning All-America honors and winning the Ivy League 100 yd. medley. She was also elected to the editorial staff of the student newspaper, the Harvard Crimson, and worked at various part-time jobs to pay expenses.. Following Harvard, Jane entered the University Of Chicago Law School and graduated with a J.D. in 1986.

Jane then embarked on a highly successful legal career. She first worked in private practice, then with the United States Attorney’s Office in San Diego, and finally formed her own firm--Hahn & Burnett (which became Hahn & Adema in 2002). Jane’s vision was to run a firm that could attract top-notch clients and cases, yet allow women to pursue a legal career while balancing the demands of family or other interests. Over the course of her career, she successfully handled over 25 jury trials and numerous bench trials and arbitrations. She received a multitude of accolades, including San Diego Outstanding Trial Lawyer of the Year in 1997.

Jane demonstrated a passion for everything she did and drew people to her with her engaging sense of humor, honesty and forthrightness. She constantly reached beyond the ordinary, excelled academically, professionally and personally, and enriched the lives of those around her.

The Leslie Jane Hahn Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school senior girls from a public school who plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the United States
• Have at a minimum 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a history of active involvement in athletics, other extracurricular activities, community service or work experience
• Preference will be given to applicants who most closely embody Jane’s qualities and reflect her background described above

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains a positive academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale), demonstrates continued active participation in extracurricular or community service activities or work experience, maintains a good citizenship record, and continues to have a financial need. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees.

Checklist for the Leslie Jane Hahn Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

LOUISE A. BRODERICK SAN DIEGO COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP
When Mrs. Broderick passed away in 2003, she left behind a legacy for the many hard-working and deserving single parents who hope to change their lives and the lives of their families through higher education. This is Mrs. Broderick’s legacy to the San Diego community.

The Louise A. Broderick San Diego County Scholarship is open to:

• Single parents with dependent children who are re-entering college or are already in college and plan to attend an accredited two-year community college, four-year university or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• H ave a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years dependent upon the recipient maintaining a positive academic (minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and citizenship record. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Louise A. Broderick San Diego County Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

MADISON AND EDITH COOPER SCHOLARSHIP
The Madison and Edith Cooper Scholarship is open to:

• Young adults in San Diego County (to age 24) who are or have been in the foster care system and plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Are involved in serving their community through their extra-curricular activities, community service, or work experience. 

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Madison and Edith Cooper Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter of recommendation (on official letterhead) must come from your social worker indicating you are currently or have been in foster care

MALINI E. SATHYADEV MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Malini Elizabeth Sathyadev was born on December 7, 1988, in San Diego, California.  While living in Torino (Turin), Italy, at age 5, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior and Lord.  She attended two years of pre-school in Torino at Sacre Cuore, and was fluent in Italian.  She completed her Kindergarten year at the American School of Torino.  Her 1st and 2nd grade years were at St. Andrews School in Savannah, Georgia.  In 1996, she joined Horizon Christian School and was there from 3rd grade until 9th grade.  She was a straight A+ student.  In September, 2003, when she was 14 years and 9 months old, she joined the University of San Diego High School as a sophomore.  She went to be with Jesus on March 16, 2004, at the age of 15 years 3 months and 9 days.  This scholarship is her legacy of her faith in Jesus, and excellence in academics, sports, and music."

The Malini E. Sathyadev Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors from Horizon High School and Cathedral Catholic High School who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Are involved in serving the community as demonstrated by involvement in community service and extra-curricular activities such as sports and music

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Malini E. Sathyadev Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Essay (one page, typed, double-spaced) on the role that Jesus Christ plays in the applicant’s life.

MARK AND KARLA STUART FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Mark and Karla Stuart are from the Midwest and relocated to Pacific Beach in the mid-1990’s. After searching for a way to give back to their new home town, they found no foundation serving the area. “It’s our responsibility to make our home a better place to live,” explains Mark. The Stuart’s like their fund to be a central focus of charitable efforts in the San Diego community they have come to love and hope their neighbors in 92109 will follow their example.

The Mark and Karla Stuart Family Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors from Mission Bay High School who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a commitment to serving their community through their involvement in community service, church or extra-curricular activities.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees and may be renewable for four years.

Checklist for the Mark and Karla Stuart Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

MISSION BAY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
Mission Bay Hospital, founded in Pacific Beach in 1973, ceased operations in December 2000. The Auxiliary of the hospital was comprised of volunteers who donated their services for the benefit of patients and the community. A major portion of the income from a gift shop and other fundraising activities by the Auxiliary was designated for medical student scholarships and dispersed annually. Upon the hospital's closing, the balance remaining was donated to The San Diego Foundation to continue this scholarship in the name of the Auxiliary.

The Mission Bay Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating San Diego County college seniors who will be pursuing a career in medicine at an accredited medical school in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Special consideration is given to applicants who are involved in their community
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Mission Bay Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

MKC SCHOLARSHIP
The MKC Scholarship was established by the Patricia and Christopher Weil Family Foundation to encourage and support The Preuss School, UCSD students in the belief that education will make a material difference in their lives.

The MKC Scholarship is open to:

• Current graduating seniors and students who have already graduated from The Preuss School, UCSD who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Are involved in the community through their participation in extra-curricular or religious activities or volunteer or work experience

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and good academic standing (minimum 2.0 GPA the first two years and 3.0 GPA each year thereafter) and citizenship at the school they are attending. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

If selected as a recipient of the MKC Scholarship, recipients must agree to identify a personal mentor prior to commencement of their freshman college year. This mentor might be a student currently attending the college of your choice, etc. MKC Fund advisors will assist recipients with this task.

Checklist for the MKC Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Essay (one page, typed, double-spaced) answering “What would you say to a student thinking of entering The Preuss School, UCSD, and what has been the most important aspect of your experience while attending?”

NAPOLEON A. JONES, III MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Judge Napoleon Jones, Jr. knows what it's like to work and struggle while earning a higher education. As a respected and admired Senior United States District Court judge, he appreciates the value those years of learning have brought to his life.

When his son, Napoleon A. Jones, III, died unexpectedly in 1984, the judge and his family established a memorial scholarship to provide financial assistance to a deserving high school student from San Diego's inner city. This scholarship is specific to students who experience financial difficulty but have a firm desire to pursue higher education.

The Napoleon A. Jones, III Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors residing within the zip codes of 92113, 92114 and 92115
• Graduating seniors from Crawford, Morse, Lincoln, Hoover, San Diego High (in downtown San Diego only), and the School for the Creative and Performing Arts
• Plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be engaged in serving their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular, work, church, or volunteer activities

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Napoleon A. Jones, III Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

PATRICK LEDDEN HONORARY SCHOLARSHIP
Patrick Ledden wasn't the type of professor to hold office hours in a stuffy work space.  A UCSD mathematics professor for 36 years and head of one of the undergraduate colleges for 16 years, he was passionate about breaking down the barriers between students, faculty and administrators.

Professor Ledden favored meeting students in a cafe, where they would be more likely to stop and chat.  He organized regular lunches with honors students with no agenda.  And he did the same for faculty of his John Muir College by setting up sessions where scientists and humanities professors could share and discuss their research.

As a way to honor him, his life and his contributions to the university, friends established the Patrick Ledden Honorary Scholarship for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students.

The Patrick Ledden Honorary Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors at The Preuss School, UCSD who plan to attend an accredited public or private four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Special consideration is given to students who have participated in extra-curricular activities, community service and/or have work experience

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees and room & board.

Checklist for the Patrick Ledden Honorary Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

PEARMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
Robert Pearman established this scholarship fund to honor and perpetuate the generation before him, who valued education and competitive athletics very highly. Robert's father was an avid golfer and instilled in him a love of the game and the discipline and concentration it requires. Robert wants to assist and encourage African-American students in pursuing a college education. His scholarship fund offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors of African-American descent. Robert is an attorney and heads his own law firm.

The Pearman Family Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating African-American high school seniors from San Diego County who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Pearman Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

POLLARD-BAILEY SCHOLARSHIP
The Pollard-Bailey Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two-year community college in San Diego County.

The Pollard-Bailey Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two-year community college in San Diego County
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be engaged in serving the community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, church/volunteer activities or work experience

This scholarship is specific to students who would not be able to attend college without financial support. This scholarship may be renewable up to four consecutive years for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university (two years at a community college and two years at a four-year university) and may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Pollard-Bailey Scholarship Fund:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

PORT WITH NO BORDERS SCHOLARSHIP
In 2002, the Port with No Borders Scholarship was established through the generosity of the Port of San Diego and San Diego Port Tenants Association for the purpose of providing financial assistance to students.

The Port with No Borders Scholarship is open to:

• San Diego Port tenants, sub-tenants, and Port of San Diego employees and their children who are San Diego County residents
• Graduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students working towards their undergraduate degree who plan to attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Port with No Borders Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: (1) A letter from the employer on official letterhead verifying the applicant is an employee of a tenant or sub-tenant of the Port of San Diego or his/her parent is employed by a tenant or sub-tenant of the Port of San Diego; (2) Essay (maximum one page, typed, double-spaced) addressing how the applicant’s studies could lead to a career related to the business and operations of a port.

QUALCOMM SAN DIEGO SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING
AND MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP
The purpose of the Qualcomm San Diego Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, and attending either the UC, San Diego, San Diego State University or CSU, San Marcos. 

The Qualcomm San Diego STEM Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who plan to attend UC San Diego, San Diego State University or CSU San Marcos
• Students currently attending a local community college who will transfer to UC San Diego, San Diego State University or CSU San Marcos in fall 2009
• Plan to major in science, technology, engineering or mathematics
• Have a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Consideration will be given to students who have participated in extra-curricular activities, community service or work experience 

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years provided the recipient maintains a positive academic (minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and citizenship record. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Qualcomm STEM Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

RANCHO BERNARDO/SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
The Rancho Bernardo/Smith Scholarship was established through the generosity of the Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation for the purpose of providing scholarships to students.

The Rancho Bernardo/Smith Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors from Rancho Bernardo who will attend an accredited four-year public university in the state of California
• Have a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a demonstrated commitment to the Rancho Bernardo community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, sports, or work experience
• Special consideration will be given to applicants who have lost one or both parents while in high school

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Rancho Bernardo/Smith Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

THE RANDY WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Behind every great athlete stands a dedicated coach. Randy Williams was just that kind of hard-driving but supportive coach who assisted in driving the Swim West swim team to excel. When Randy passed away at the age of 39, his family and friends didn't want his inspirational spirit to die with him so they created the Randy Williams Scholarship to support the continued education of young competitive swimmers.

The Randy Williams Scholarship is open to

• Graduating high school seniors who have participated in high school and/or club competitive swimming programs and plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Average # of awards: 1

Average amount of award: $1,000

Checklist for the Randy Williams Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: (1) One letter of recommendation on official letterhead must be from the applicant’s swim coach; (2) Essay (maximum one page, typed, double-spaced) describing the benefits you have enjoyed from being involved in competitive swimming and emphasizing how you will utilize the skills you learned in swimming in reaching your goals.

RAYMOND A. TICE SCHOLARSHIP I
The Raymond A. Tice Scholarship I was established through the generosity of the Raymond A. Tice Estate and Wells Fargo for the purpose of providing scholarships to students.

The Raymond A. Tice Scholarship I is open to

• Graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two-year college or four-year university in San Diego County
• Have a minimum 2.25 to 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a demonstrated commitment to serving their community

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees.

Checklist for the Raymond A. Tice I Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

RAYMOND A. TICE SCHOLARSHIP II

The Raymond A. Tice Scholarship II was established through the generosity of the Raymond A. Tice Estate and Wells Fargo for the purpose of providing scholarships to students.

The Raymond A. Tice Scholarship II is open to:

• Students already attending an accredited two-year college or four-year university in San Diego County who will continue their college education in San Diego
• Have a minimum 2.75 to 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Applicants must be actively involved in serving their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community/church service, or work experience
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees.

Checklist for the Raymond A. Tice II Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

REUBEN H. FLEET MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Throughout his life, Major Reuben H. Fleet was known as a pioneer and unabashed patriot, who believed in basic virtues such as personal integrity, self-reliance, devotion to duty, love of country, and respect for truth.

Major Fleet has become a legendary San Diego aviation figure. His first plane ride – in a rickety single prop taking off from North Island in 1917 – forever changed the course of San Diego. A few years later, Major Fleet moved his fledgling Consolidated Aircraft Corp. here from Buffalo. It later became the successful Convair Division of General Dynamics. Major Fleet’s business accomplishments could be attributed to his talent for developing unconventional approaches to problems that would engulf lesser businessmen.

Major Fleet held fast to a motto: “Nothing short of right is right.” Those words still guide the ongoing work of the Reuben H. Fleet Memorial Scholarship Fund as it provides scholarships in the field of science, engineering, and mathematics.

The Reuben H. Fleet Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• College students pursuing an undergraduate degree in science, engineering or math who are currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university in San Diego County, or are a San Diego County resident attending an accredited four-year university in the United States (students enrolled currently at an accredited two-year college may apply so long as they submit a letter of acceptance from the four-year university to which they will be transferring at the time they receive the scholarship)
• Have completed 54 semester units or 72 quarter units
• Have maintained a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Reuben H. Fleet Memorial Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

ROTARY CLUB OF RANCHO BERNARDO SUNRISE COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Based on the principal motto of Rotary International of “Service above Self”, the Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Scholarship supports and encourages the scholastic success of local high school students. “Our club is part of a world-wide organization committed to achieving world peace and understanding through local, national, and international humanitarian, educational and cultural programs.”

The Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Community Service Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors living in or attending high school in Rancho Bernardo, CA or Poway, CA who plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have an unweighted GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be actively involved in serving their community through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, such as community service or work experience in areas benefiting the communities of Rancho Bernardo and Poway

This scholarship is intended for those students who would not be able to attend a college or university without it. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for The Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo Sunrise Community Service Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

RUTH DeMOSS SCHOLARSHIP
"You do what you have to do," was the message that John Willis heard from his mother, Ruth DeMoss, growing up in Louisiana. "She was a very remarkable woman," he says. "She insisted that my two brothers and one sister all get a good education."

Mr. Willis chose to establish a scholarship because he believed a scholarship was the best way to honor his mother and her interests.

Prior to retiring, John worked with the YMCA as an executive in Dallas, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, New York, and San Diego. He was involved with the San Diego Downtown Partnership, San Diego Lions Club, National Society of Fundraising Executives, and served as past President of the Network of California Community Foundations. John Willis passed away in winter 2002.

The Ruth DeMoss Scholarship is open to:

• African-American, Native American or Latino students who are currently attending an accredited two-year college in San Diego County and will transfer to a four-year university in San Diego County in the fall of 2009
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a commitment to their community as shown by their leadership and volunteer activities

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Ruth DeMoss Scholarship:

RUTH E. JENKINS SCHOLARSHIP
Ruth Jenkins, who worked as a maid, wanted to give black youth a chance to succeed through education. The Ruth E. Jenkins Scholarship provides financial assistance to African-American students who have clearly demonstrated their potential to make a major contribution to the development of the San Diego community. The awards are administered by The San Diego Foundation and were funded by the estate of Ruth Jenkins.

The Ruth E. Jenkins Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating African-American high school seniors from San Diego County who will attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a commitment to serving their communities through extra-curricular activities, work, church, or community service
• Preference is given to applicants who will attend a historically African-American college or university.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Ruth E. Jenkins Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

SAN DIEGO CITY COLLEGE STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP

The purpose of the San Diego City College Study Abroad Scholarship is to enhance students’ educational experience and increase global awareness by enabling those with limited financial resources to study in various countries around the world while making progress towards completion of their educational objective.

The San Diego City College Study abroad Scholarship is open to:

• Students currently enrolled in at least six units (online courses are not applicable) at San Diego City College who have completed a minimum of 12 college level units
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Have no previous study abroad experience
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Plan to study abroad through a study abroad program made available by the International Education Office at San Diego City College
• Fall 2009 – Paris, France or London, England
• Spring 2010 – Salamanca, Spain or Florence, Italy
• Preference may be given to students who have never traveled outside of North America

Checklist for the San Diego City College Study Abroad Scholarships:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

SAN DIEGO NATIONAL BANK SCHOLARSHIP
As San Diego's largest locally managed and headquartered bank, San Diego National Bank's philosophy and practice of community giving has become an essential part of how they do business. Under the leadership of Murray Galinson and Robert Horsman, the bank has a long-standing history of supporting the causes in San Diego about which their employees care. What is unique about their involvement is the extent to which management, staff, and board members contribute time and money to more than 300 community organizations. The bank created the San Diego National Bank Scholarship to fill an unmet need by helping people who are helping themselves. The scholarship provides financial assistance to low and moderate-income individuals who seek to improve their positions in the workplace.

The San Diego National Bank Scholarship is open to:

• Adults with income levels less than or equal to 50% of the prevailing San Diego County Metropolitan Statistical Area HUD median income level (currently $36,050) who are 21 years of age or over with a high school diploma or GED
• Are working toward their undergraduate degree and plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade/vocational school in San Diego County
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have a commitment to the community as demonstrated by their participation in community, church or school activities
• Past recipients may re-apply for a second year of funding so long as they stay enrolled in a minimum of two courses, work part-time, and continue to qualify under the income guidelines above

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the San Diego National Bank Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

SAN DIEGO PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
The San Diego Pathways to College Scholarship was established in 2006 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to local students who are motivated and determined to get to a four-year college or university.

The San Diego Pathways to College Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited four-year university in the state of California
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be actively involved in extra-curricular activities, community service, religious activities, work experience, or athletics.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the San Diego Pathways to College Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

SAN DIEGO REGIONAL AVIATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006, The San Diego Regional Aviation’s (SDRAA) mission is to support, promote and coalesce the industry of aviation as a vital and growing asset to the Greater San Diego Region, balancing economic development with quality of life. The SDRAA is intended to have a voice at the local, state, and regional level, allowing them to be more proactive, and effective, when issues are presented. A major goal of the organization is to be more in-tune to what is going on at the local level, and therefore, have the opportunity and resources to act in a more efficient and effective manner. The SDRAA established this scholarship to support students intending to pursue a career in aviation.

The San Diego Regional Aviation Association Scholarship is open to:

• Southern California residents currently enrolled at an accredited two-year college or four-year university in Southern California who are studying aviation-related curricula
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Preference may be given to applicants with a demonstrated record of community service with special consideration given to those students with current or previous military service

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, room & board.

Checklist for the San Diego Regional Aviation Association Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: (1) one letter of recommendation must come from a member of the aviation community or aviation department faculty at the institution in which the applicant is currently enrolled

SAN PASQUAL ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP
The Brutten Family established the San Pasqual Academy Scholarship in 2004 to provide financial assistance to students at San Pasqual Academy.

The San Pasqual Academy Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors at San Pasqual Academy who plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.00 GPA on a 4.0 scale

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the San Pasqual Academy Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter of recommendation on official letterhead must be from staff or faculty at San Pasqual Academy indicating the student is enrolled at the school

STEP UP SCHOLARSHIP
The Step Up Scholarship was established to provide scholarships to San Diego residents pursuing a teaching credential in San Diego.

The Step Up Scholarship is open to:

• Residents of San Diego County pursuing a teaching credential at an accredited four-year university in San Diego County
• Have a minimum 3.20 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Be United States citizen and resident of California

Checklist for the Step Up Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

STEVE PETIX JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP
“In memory of an absent friend,” read The Daily Californian’s editorial headline on the one-year anniversary of Steven Petix’s murder. Steve had worked as a reporter and editor for six years at the El Cajon-based newspaper and had been married only nine months. His friends and family chose another way to memorialize Steve and his passion for journalism. They established the Steve Petix Journalism Scholarship, which awards scholarships to qualified students pursuing a degree in journalism or a related career in writing.

The Steve Petix Journalism Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors attending schools in the Grossmont Union High School District who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism or related writing career at an accredited two-year college or four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Preference will be given to students who have been involved in their school newspaper or serve as yearbook staff

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, and fees.

Checklist for Steve Petix Journalism Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

STUART L. NODERER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Stuart Noderer was an industrial arts teacher for San Diego City Schools for 34 years, retiring in 1991. In the middle of his career, he worked for four years from the Education Center as the industrial arts resource teacher. The other 30 years were at Mission Bay High School, where he mostly taught metalworking and drafting. His outstanding drafting program was a model site for the state. Many of his drafting students won top prizes at the San Diego County Fair and other competitions. Some of them went on to careers in drafting and architecture. In 1985 he was chosen California Industrial Education Teacher of the Year. His wife Evelyn also taught in the San Diego City Schools, mostly in adapted physical education. She retired in 1995. The Noderers' two children graduated from Mission Bay High School and went on to earn college degrees in engineering and physics.

Stuart and his wife appreciated the scholarships that helped their children and talked about someday providing scholarships for others. After Stuart passed away in 2002, Evelyn decided it was time to establish a scholarship fund.

The Stuart L. Noderer Memorial Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating seniors from Mission Bay High School who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Will declare a major in science, engineering or architecture

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Stuart L. Noderer Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

THE BOLLES ARTS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Mr. and Mrs. Bolles believe that through education in the arts children step forward on the path to a happy, fulfilled and meaningful life.  Through the arts a child can enjoy increased academic, social, emotional and spiritual growth.  Numerous scientific studies in recent years, and their own personal experiences support their belief.  Powerful and moving evidence of this lifelong learning can be seen on the “Program-RBRC” page of their website at bollesartsfoundation.com.

Too often the doors of opportunity are closed to young people who may have the talent and desire to pursue advanced study in the arts, but do not have the personal resources to make that possible.  That’s where The Bolles Arts Foundation comes in.  The Bolles Arts Foundation Scholarship provides awards for graduating seniors from Bonita Vista High School, Chula Vista High School and New Hope Community Church who will pursue an advanced education in music or dance.

The Bolles Arts Foundation Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors attending either Chula Vista High School, Bonita Vista High School or New Hope Community Church in Chula Vista, CA, who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Plan to pursue a career/degree in music or dance
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for The Bolles Arts Foundation Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

THE CHEERFUL GIVER SCHOLARSHIP

“We are privileged and have been blessed beyond what we deserve. We have a true desire to help others make college more financially manageable,” said the donors to The Cheerful Giver Scholarship. “We have a particular passion for helping children in single parent homes and children of those who serve their community, such as pastors, teachers, police officers, fire fighters, and members of the military.” It is the hope of the donors that recipients of The Cheerful Giver Scholarship stay in touch with them to share their college experiences and eventually recognize the importance of giving back to their community.

The Cheerful Giver Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who are children of single parents or children of parents who serve their community (e.g. pastor, church staff, teacher/educator, police officer, firefighter, military, etc.) who plan to attend an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for The Cheerful Giver Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Essay (maximum one page, typed, double-spaced) addressing how being the child of a single parent or child of a parent(s) who serves their community has influenced you.

THE ENERGY OF ACHIEVEMENT – SDG&E SCHOLARSHIP
The Energy of Achievement SDG&E Scholarship recognizes and supports students demonstrating academic excellence with a goal of developing an educated workforce for San Diego.

The Energy of Achievement SDG&E Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who will attend an accredited two-year college in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Be majoring in business related areas, computer science, or engineering
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be actively involved in extra-curricular activities, community service, work experience, or athletics

This scholarship is intended to assist students in completing their two-year program and may be used for

Checklist for the San Diego Gas & Electric Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

THE REMINGTON CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by an anonymous donor who wanted to encourage employees and their children at The Remington Club to pursue higher education.

The Remington Club Scholarship is open to:

• Employees and the children of employees at The Remington Club who plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States.
• Applicants may be graduating high school seniors, students already in school, or adults re-entering school. Employees must be employed at The Remington Club for a minimum of six consecutive months.
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a commitment to their community as demonstrated through their involvement in extra-curricular activities, community service, sports, or work experience

This scholarship may be renewable for up to four years provided the recipient maintains positive academic and citizenship standing at their school. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for The Remington Club Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: One letter from The Remington Club (on official letterhead signed by Human Resources staff or an immediate supervisor) indicating how long the employee has been employed at The Remington Club, the position he/she holds and, if applicable, the name of the son/daughter who is applying for the scholarship.

THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP FOR MATH & SCIENCE
A recently published 10-year analysis showed declines in affordability and access to college for most Americans. The report concluded that, over the long run, no state had increased financial-aid spending enough to keep pace with tuition ("Measuring Up 2004," National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education. San Jose, CA). In response to this need, The Science & Technology Working Group of The San Diego Foundation established the Community College Mathematics and Science Scholarship. This program reflects the mission of the Working Group efforts to improve mathematics and science education in the San Diego region.

Although many scholarships exist, few are oriented toward mathematics and science. Even fewer are explicitly targeted to Community College students transferring to four-year universities. Yet the eight San Diego Community Colleges are a huge feeder source of diverse, first-generation college, and low-income students. This program partners with individuals, donors and companies to provide scholarships to encourage, and support, community college students who are obtaining their baccalaureate in mathematics and science.

The San Diego Foundation Community College Transfer Scholarship for Math & Science is o pen to:

• San Diego Community College students who will transfer to an accredited four-year university in the United States
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in the community college work
• Declare a major in science, engineering, or mathematics
• Have a demonstrated financial need

This scholarship may be renewable for up to two years provided the recipient maintains a positive academic record (minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and retains a major in a science, engineering or mathematics field. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for The San Diego Foundation Community College Transfer Scholarship for Math & Science Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP I
The San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship I is open to:

• Graduating seniors from a San Diego County continuation high school who plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have contributed to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities, work, religious, or volunteer activities

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for The San Diego Foundation Community I Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

THE SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP II
The San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship II is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors who plan to attend an accredited two-year college in San Diego County
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Have contributed to their community as demonstrated by their involvement in extra-curricular activities, work, religious, or volunteer activities.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for The San Diego Foundation Community Scholarship II:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

UCSD BLACK ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES
The mission of the UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Arts and Humanities is to attract qualified African-American students to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and support them through graduation. The UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship Board works to encourage interest in supporting scholarship recipients not only with financial assistance but with personal assistance as well.

The UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Arts and Humanities is open to:

• African-American students currently attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) or prospective African-American students who will be enrolling at UCSD
• Students must be majoring in the arts or humanities.
• High school students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Current UCSD students must have maintained a cumulative 2.70 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Financial need will be considered if scholarship committee members must choose between two or more students who are otherwise equally qualified
• This scholarship may be renewable

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Arts and Humanities:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

UCSD BLACK ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP FOR ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
The mission of the UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Engineering, Mathematics and Science is to attract qualified African-American students to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and support them through graduation. The UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship Board works to encourage interest in supporting scholarship recipients not only with financial assistance but with personal assistance as well.

The UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Engineering, Mathematics and Science is open to:

• African-American students currently attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) or prospective African-American students who will be enrolling at UCSD
• Students must be majoring in engineering, mathematics or science
• High school students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Current UCSD students must have maintained a cumulative 2.70 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Financial need will be considered if scholarship committee members must choose between two or more students who are otherwise equally qualified
• This scholarship may be renewable

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the UCSD Black Alumni Scholarship for Engineering, Mathematics and Science:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

USA FREESTYLE MARTIAL ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
The USA Freestyle Martial Arts Scholarship was established by friends and parents of young students who attend USA Freestyle Martial Arts.

The USA Freestyle Martial Arts Scholarship is open to:

• Students who have attended USA Freestyle Martial Arts for at least two years and are either graduating high school seniors or current college students who plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Be committed to their communities as demonstrated by their involvement in community service
• Preference will be given to students with a demonstrated financial need and/or have persevered in spite of any obstacles

This scholarship may be renewable provided the recipient maintains a positive academic (minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale) and citizenship record. This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the USA Freestyle Martial Arts Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

VINCENT TROTTER HEALTH CARE SCHOLARSHIP
Joan Jones established this scholarship to honor her father, Vincent Trotter. Joan is so proud of him and believes she is most fortunate to have a father like him who has inspired her in so many ways.

Vincent Trotter was born in Munising, Michigan in 1926. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served his country as Acting First Sergeant in the 77 th Ordnance Unit serving in the Asian theatre in World War II.

Raised on a diary farm, he was the first in his family to go to college. He graduated from Marquette University, majoring in accounting. After marrying Grace Roeder, they decided to pursue their life and dreams in California. This is the story of her father’s life. He was always making things happen and making a difference.

Vincent was the Vice President and Controller of West Foods, before retiring and starting his own accounting and tax business which he managed for over 25 years. Vincent had more energy than a man half his age! He was constantly busy and always had a kind word to say about everyone. He enjoyed bowling, traveling, hunting and going to the casino. He was an avid black jack player, participating in many tournaments. But, most of all, he devoted himself to his family, especially to his wife of 53 years, after she suffered a stroke.

What was the secret to Vincent’s success and happiness? He loved people, had a positive attitude and never took things too seriously. Unfortunately, cancer took his life in February 2007. Before he died, Joan mentioned establishing a scholarship in his name. A big smile came to his face when they talked about the opportunity this scholarship could give someone.

Joan wishes everyone could have the type of father she had! If you apply for this scholarship you must demonstrate the kind of attitude her dad had: a “can do” attitude and a belief that you can make a difference.

Because of her father’s experience with doctors, nurses, home health care providers, and hospice care workers during his battle with cancer, Joan decided this scholarship would be for students pursuing a career in the health care field.

The Vincent Trotter Health Care Scholarship is open to:

• Graduating high school seniors or adult re-entry students pursuing a career in the health care field (nurse, doctor, health care aid, or medical researcher) who plan to attend an accredited four-year university, two-year college, or licensed trade/vocational school in the United States
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants.

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books and fees.

Checklist for the Vincent Trotter Health Care Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials

WEISSBUCH FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
The Weissbuch Family Scholarship was established in 2004 through the generosity of the Weissbuch Family for the purpose of providing scholarships to students attending UCSD.

The Weissbuch Family Scholarship is open to:

• Students already enrolled at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) in their freshman, sophomore or junior year
• Have a minimum 2.50 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Be employed part-time
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Be residents of San Diego County (minimum of four years)
• Past recipients may re-apply and will compete with all other applicants

This scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board.

Checklist for the Weissbuch Family Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: 1) One form verifying residency in San Diego County for at least four years for each period of 2005 - 2008 or 2006 - 2009 (i.e. bank statements, utility bills, insurance forms, high school transcripts, etc.); 2) documentation from current employer (on official letterhead) verifying employment

William and Lucille Ash Scholarship

The William and Lucille Ash Scholarship is open to:

• Adult re-entry students or former foster youth who plan to attend an accredited two-year college, four-year university or licensed trade/vocational school in California
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Have a demonstrated financial need
• Are employed (minimum part-time)
• Have a commitment to the community as demonstrated by involvement in extra-curricular activities, community/church service, or work experience.
• Special consideration will be given to individuals who have been in foster care.

The scholarship may be used for tuition, books, fees, and room & board. This scholarship may be renewable.

Checklist for the William and Lucille Ash Scholarship:

• Common Scholarship Application with supporting materials
• Additional materials: Document from workplace supervisor verifying applicant is employed (part-time or full-time). The document must include the applicant’s name, title, job responsibilities, and length of time employed.